Winning blow: queen to f6 (g5)
c9-07463Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
17. Qf6+ Ke8 18. Qxe6+ Re7 19. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
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